Dear Logan Families,
I’m sending my weekly update a little early this week. Thank you to the entire Logan community for coming out to pick up supplies for your kids last week. We delivered kits to all but twelve students on Thursday (and three of those students are currently out of the country!). If you didn’t get your kit, please contact Mrs. Landefeld. Thank you again!
I also want to remind families that our specials team is preparing two lessons per week for your kids. One of the lessons is taught synchronously. Additionally, there is a second asynchronous lesson for kids to complete as well. At Logan, we value learning across the content areas, and we strive to educate well-rounded students. Please help your student access the asynchronous lessons as well.
This week, there are a few important announcements below. In particular, please be sure to read through the following:
- Accessing School Tomorrow
- Curriculum Night
- Count Day
Finally, in keeping with our new tradition of having a special event every Friday, I am very pleased to share that this Friday will be Pet Day. Tell your kids that they can bring their pet to school with them. Don’t have a pet? Don’t worry! Kids bring a picture of the pet they’d like to have. Have fun with it!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Will Wright
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, October 6 – Logan Virtual Curriculum Night, 6:00pm-7:30pm
- Wednesday, October 7 – Count Day
- Monday, October 12 – Saturday, October 17 – Logan Virtual Fun Run
Accessing School Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, classroom Zoom links will only be available through Schoology. The links we’ve been using up until now are no longer available. Teachers practiced accessing the classroom link through Schoology all week last week. This change will add a layer of privacy and security to each of our classrooms.
Curriculum Night
Our curriculum night will be held via Zoom this year. I’ve included a schedule for the evening below. Links to each of the meetings can be found here. We know some families might have multiple sessions to attend, so we will be recording all sessions. If you miss anything, you’ll be able to re-watch any of the sessions.
6:00-6:30 | 6:30-7:00 | 7:00-7:30 | |
Upper Elementary Families (3, 4, and 5) | Families visit with classroom teachers. Presentations will take place via zoom. | Join Mr. Wright for a school-wide webinar. | Join the special area team via zoom to learn about Art, Music, PE, PLTW, and Media Center. |
Lower Elementary Families (Young 5s, K, 1, and 2) | Join the special area team via zoom to learn about Art, Music, PE, PLTW, and Media Center. | Families visit with classroom teachers. Presentations will take place via zoom. |
Links to each classroom presentation and the school-wide webinar can be found here.
Count Day
Wednesday, October 7th is Student Count Day. That means it’s one of two days during the school year in which the attendance taken will help determine how much state funding schools receive.
We realize that other than Morning Meetings, Wednesday is largely an asynchronous learning day. However, we are asking our Logan families to do everything they possibly can to ensure students are present during Wednesday’s Morning Meeting. Attendance will be taken and Mrs. Landefeld will begin the process of submitting our enrollment numbers to the state. Your presence in school on Wednesday will help tremendously!
Please contact Christy Landefeld at landefeldc@aaps.k12.mi.us with any questions.
Fall FREE Youth Programming from Rec & Ed
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed staff are excited to announce a new line-up of FREE online and in-person classes for AAPS preschool - 8th graders. Our goal is to provide a variety of fun, physically active experiences with opportunities to see classmates safely in person. From yoga to soccer, and martial arts to dance, we have something every child will enjoy. A complete listing of programs will be available at www.aarecedonline.com on Friday, September 18.
Locations, Days, and Times
Classes will be in different locations each week to cover as many schools as possible throughout the district. Programming will run from Wednesday, September 23rd through Saturday, November 7th. Wednesday classes will be scheduled between 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm and Saturdays will have classes within two sessions: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm and 1:30pm - 5:00pm.
More information on in-person Rec & Ed activities:
- In-person programs will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Due to time constraints, programs canceled due to weather conditions may not be rescheduled.
- The Rec & Ed COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocol will be available to read prior to registration. This protocol contains important information, including that masks are required for everyone in attendance at a Rec & Ed activity, including youth participants, coaches, parents, and Rec & Ed staff.
- Parents are urged to sign up for the classes assigned to their child’s school. This will allow your child to see classmates and ensure that programs are available to all children across the school district.
Rec & Ed is still offering a range of affordable fee-based classes for youth and adults as well. Visit aarecedonline.com for more information.
If you have any questions regarding specific programs, please contact Seth Dodson, Rec & Ed Team Sports manager, at dodsons@aaps.k12.mi.us.
Technology Support
Live technical support is available, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the AAPS Parent Help Desk, 734-997-1222 (Ayuda en Español: 734-997-1246). You can also email family_techsupport@aaps.k12.mi.us. Families who need access to better Wifi can complete the Student Mobile Device Hotspot Form
Food Distribution and Free/Reduced Lunch Application
- Food Distribution: For a detailed list of food distribution sites and times, click here.
- Complete Free & Reduced Lunch Applications: Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are available now! You can apply online or request a hard copy of the application to be mailed to you. Applications will also be distributed with technology pick-up and are available in six languages. If your student(s) was approved for Free or Reduced Lunch last year (2019-2020), that application is only good for 30 days after the first day of school. Parents with any questions or who need a Free and Reduced Lunch application mailed to them, please email foodservice@aaps.k12.mi.us or call food service at 734-994-2265.
Helpful Links on the AAPS Website
